A/N: This collection contains uncorrelated drabbles (no poetry) part of several different challenges (and possibly competitions too).
Droplets that Disappear into the Rain
a collection of drabbles
Character(s): Hedwig, Harry Potter
Challenge(s): Star Light, Star Bright Challenge (#05 – White Dwarf), Non-human character boot camp (#027 – stubborn)
Hedwig's body had survived the crash.
Somehow, that was important. Yes, Hedwig was dead, but she was also his first friend. She deserved better than having her body blown to bits and lost in a stranger's backyard.
She deserved better than dying for being at his feet, but they'd been together for so long Harry couldn't imagine her being anywhere else. Couldn't imagine a scene where she hadn't been there, where the crossfire couldn't have caught her and struck her down. That scene was too complete – just like he couldn't imagine Hermione or Ron ever leaving him, no matter how much he wished they could just say safe…
But at least he could give Hedwig the final goodbye she deserved.